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National Insecurity: American Leadership in an Age of Fear Hardcover – October 28, 2014

by David Rothkopf (Author)
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In the wake of 9/11, America and its people have experienced a sense of vulnerability unprecedented in the nation's recent history. Buffeted by challenges from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to the financial crisis, from Washington dysfunction to the rise of China and the dawn of the era of cyber warfare, two very different presidents and their advisors have struggled to cope with a relentless array of new threats.

You may think you know the story. But in National Insecurity, David Rothkopf offers an entirely new perspective into the hidden struggles, the surprising triumphs, and the shocking failures of those charged with leading the United States through one of the most difficult periods in its history. Thanks to his extraordinary access, Rothkopf provides fresh insights drawing on more than one hundred exclusive interviews with the key players who shaped this era.

At its core, National Insecurity is the gripping story of a superpower in crisis, seeking to adapt to a rapidly changing world, sometimes showing inspiring resilience -- but often undone by the human flaws of those at the top, the mismanagement of its own system, the temptation to concentrate too much power within the hands of too few in the White House itself, and an unwillingness to draw the right lessons from the recent past. Nonetheless, within that story are unmistakable clues to a way forward that can help restore American leadership.
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  1. Print length
    496 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    PublicAffairs
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    October 28, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    6.5 x 1.5 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1610393406
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1610393409
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    Eight years of George W Bush's and four years of Barack Obama's presidency are thoroughly analyzed. Illuminating and surprising to me. A must read history book of that period. Well written and easy to read.
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    "During the past ten years, while we have seen triumphs of the process...we have also seen great dysfunction and errors that have shaken the world to its foundations and raised questions about America’s international standing." These are the words of the author as he renders an inside view of how the US national security apparatus has functioned during the administrations of G.W. Bush and Barack Obama.
    He covers in great detail the tensions and lack of decision-making efficiency amongst Bush's key national security advisers after the 9/11 attacks, including Rumsfeld, Rice and Powell. After all of the egregious mistakes made in his first term, Bush is credited with setting the national security structure on a much stronger foundation before it was turned over to Obama.
    In describing Obama's many major foreign policy errors, it is argued that they were caused by a pattern of hesitation, vagueness, use of speeches instead of action , lack of leadership, and reliance on a small circle of mostly political advisors to forge decisions. Cabinet members and experts, in many cases, were left out in the cold. A disturbing picture is presented as to how the lack of focus on science and technology at the highest levels could impact America's preparedness to fight escalating cyber attacks that will be sure to come.
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    Few people really understand (or care) about the current scope and breadth of the military-industrial complex here in America (unless of course you are benefitting from it). Taken on its own, this hyperbolic growth pattern could be seen to endanger our freedoms or our future more than we can imagine. That said, the alternatives to this phenomena may well be even worse. There simply are no easy solutions to mankind's- let alone- Earth's future. Sadly.
    Rothkopf does a respectable job of exposing (aspects) of this difficult subject in a manner that is understandable and invites reflection. There have been a slew of new works by fairly competent scholars and laymen that have attempted to wrestle with this subject. Interestingly, in spite of the avalanche of material on our government's overreach into just about every aspect of our lives, the general population (at least in the U.S.) appears undaunted by this breach of trust by its own elected representatives and their vassals? Leaves one wondering what's next?
    Looking forward to your next expose David. Will be interesting.
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    Witty and knowledgeable. A thorough and objective review of national security over the past decade. He runs a great podcast (foreign policy, the ER) as well.
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    Excellent insight into America's intelligence community and policy responses to terrorism.
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    An excellent insight, allowing the common citizen to have some understanding on how THINGS are permanently decided on his back
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read !!
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    Great insight into the America's challenges and mindset going forward into the fast changing world. Looking forward to reading more!!
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    A challenging read, far too grounded to be a rant but makes you think
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